SW China county bets on astronomy in poverty-relief efforts

          Source: Xinhua| 2019-08-06 10:37:38|Editor: Xiaoxia
          Video PlayerClose

          CHONGQING, Aug. 6 (Xinhua) -- A county in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality is betting on astronomy in its poverty-relief efforts.

          Meteorological authorities in Youyang Tujia and Miao Autonomous County have recently issued a forecast for stargazing.

          In Youyang, nebulas will be visible from Monday to Wednesday, while floating clouds will cover up the stars on Thursday, according to the forecast report, jointly released by weather.com.cn, the county's weather service and the Chongqing municipal weather service.

          It is the country's first such forecast.

          Youyang is located in the southeastern part of the mountainous Chongqing, with clear sky visibility. Each year from July to October, the county is an ideal place for observing the stars, particularly when there are no clouds or very few clouds. The starry sky and the Milky Way galaxy create a beautiful scene.

          Local experts say, the best stargazing period is from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m.

          The forecast also suggested five major sites perfect for observing stars. The sites either have high altitude or are close to nature.

          According to the county government, the forecast is aimed at powering the local tourism sector and aiding poverty-relief efforts.

          China aims to eradicate poverty by 2020, the target year to complete the building of a moderately prosperous society in all respects.

          Stargazing is gaining popularity in China, as light pollution in the cities makes it hard to see starry skies. Last month, about 200 astronomy enthusiasts converged in northern China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region at an annual "starry sky conference" to observe the stars.

          TOP STORIES
          EDITOR’S CHOICE
          MOST VIEWED
          EXPLORE XINHUANET
          010020070750000000000000011100001382873271
          无码人妻一区二区三区四区av_亚洲精品911在线永久观看_精品一区二区国产在线观看_日韩不卡一区二区视频在线

                  在线高清一级欧美精品 | 精品少妇性服务中文字幕 | 亚洲一区二区中文字 | 日本午夜久久精品福利 | 亚洲国产品综合人成综合网站 | 综合亚洲日本日日摸夜夜添 |